Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon + 8GB RAM + 128GB)


Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon + 8GB RAM + 128GB)
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon + 8GB RAM + 128GB)

Quick Comparison

Both Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon + 8GB RAM + 128GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon + 8GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon + 8GB RAM + 128GB)

NameSamsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon + 8GB RAM + 128GB)
RAM8 GB8 GB
Display6.2 in6.4 in
Internal Memory256 GB128 GB
Battery4000 mAh4500 mAh
Camera64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple12 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP Triple
PriceRs. 73999Rs. 28199

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Detailed Comparison

Price And Launch

The launch Date of the first phone is January 14, 2021. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 73999. The launch Date of the second phone is july 10, 2023. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon + 8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 28199.

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.2 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon + 8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.4 inch screen. There is Screen Type in both the phones. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has display density of 421 PPI & Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon + 8GB RAM + 128GB) has only 411 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 87.2% than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon + 8GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 85.3%. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon + 8GB RAM + 128GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.

Memory comparison

Both phones come with 8 GB RAM Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon + 8GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon + 8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 12 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon + 8GB RAM + 128GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 10 MP Front Camera.

Technical comparison

Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 10 and the second one on 13 version.

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Full Comparison

NameSamsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon + 8GB RAM + 128GB)
General
ModelGalaxy S21 5GGalaxy S21 FE 5G
Sim TypeDual Sim, GSM+GSMDual Sim, GSM+GSM
Dual SimYesYes
Sim SizeNano+Nano SIMNano+Nano SIM
Device TypeSmartphoneSmartphone
Release DateJanuary 14, 2021july 10, 2023
Design
Dimensions71.2 x 151.7 x 7.9 mm74.5 x 155.7 x 7.9 mm
Weight169 g177 g
ColorsNavy, Olive, Graphite, Lavender, White
Display
TypeColor Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors)Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors)
TouchYesYes
Size6.2 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz
Aspect Ratio20:919.5:9
PPI~ 421 PPI~ 411 PPI
Screen to Body Ratio~ 87.2%~ 85.3%
Glass TypeCorning Gorilla Glass VictusCorning Gorilla Glass Victus
FeaturesAlways-on Display, HDR10+Intelligent Eye Comfort Shield, Smooth Scrolling
NotchYes, Punch HoleYes, Punch Hole
Memory
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage256 GB128 GB
Storage TypeUFS 3.1
Card SlotNoNo
Connectivity
GPRSYesYes
EDGEYesYes
3GYesYes
4GYesYes
5GYesYes
5G BandsFDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), TDD Sub6: N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N78(3500)
VoLTEYes, Dual Stand-ByYes, Dual Stand-By
WifiYes, with wifi-hotspotYes, with wifi-hotspot
Wifi Version802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4G+5GHz
BluetoothYes, v5.0, A2DP, LEYes, v5.0, A2DP, LE
USBYes, USB-C v3.2Yes, USB-C v3.2
USB FeaturesUSB on-the-go, USB ChargingUSB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging
Extra
GPSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEOYes, with GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
Fingerprint SensorYes, In DisplayYes, In Display
Face UnlockYesYes
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, BarometerAccelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
NFCYesYes
Water ResistanceYes, 1.5 m upto 30 minYes, 1.5 m upto 30 min
IP RatingIP68IP68
Dust ResistantYesYes
Camera
Rear Camera12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle)
64 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto)
12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide)		12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle)
8 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto)
12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide)
Auto FocusYes
FeaturesAuto-HDR, PanoramaAuto-HDR, Panorama
Video Recording8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 240/30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p, 720p
FlashYes, LEDYes, LED
Front Camera10 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle)
Punch Hole		32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle)
Punch Hole, Screen Flash
Front Video Recording4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD4K, 1080p
Technical
OSAndroid v10Android v13
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 2100Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
CPU2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Core Details1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A551x2.84 GHz Kryo 680 (Cortex X1) + 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 680 (Cortex A78) + 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 680 (Cortex A55)
GPUMali-G78 MP14 Adreno 660
JavaNoNo
BrowserYesYes
Multimedia
EmailYesYes
MusicYesYes
VideoYesYes
FM RadioNoYes
Document ReaderYesYes
Battery
TypeNon-Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
Size4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Fast ChargingYes, 25W Fast ChargingYes, 25W Fast Charging
Wireless ChargingYes, 15WYes, 15W
Reverse ChargingYes, 4.5WYes

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